Sent to me by a friend. It’s hot and humid here (although I suppose I shouldn’t complain, based on what the rest of the country is going through) but we don’t have air conditioning, and I’m a wimp when it comes to heat. So I hot-brewed and poured over ice.
Steeped as recommended, 4tsp/10oz, steeped six minutes.
It’s a bit strong for me. I could see big hibiscus flowers as I was scooping out the leaf, and while I usually like hibiscus, I think six minutes might have been a bit long, or I used too much leaf. It’s sour. I added a handful of rock sugar, and I’m using a honey spoon to stir it with. It’s not having a huge effect because the tea is already cold, but ah well. It’s cold at least!
haha i don’t mind hibiscus. so remember that for future things. :)
Will do. I don’t mind it in small amounts but this was just tart and awful, and I don’t want to think about it.
But, I’ll keep you in mind if I end up with something else that’s awful.
I actually think hibiscus gives certain teas the right quality. Definitely don’t mind the tartness from it.
I’ve done that. :) Cheers to accidentally throwing out teas you don’t like!
Phew! Glad I’m not the only one!